PALETTA FIRE: Everyone in building accounted for, says City

NewsDec 06, 2017Burlington Post

All occupants of the Paletta International building engulfed by fire Wednesday afternoon got out safety, the City of Burlington reports.

"We are pleased that everyone in the building is accounted for," said the City is media release. "The Burlington Fire Department is grateful to our neighbouring fire departments for helping to respond."

Hamilton Fire sent two ladder trucks to assist Burlington emergency services, which are still on the scene of the raging fire at Paletta International's Tender Choice Foods near Appleby Line and South Service Road.

There were already two aerial firetrucks on the scene, one from the Oakville fire department, as well as multiple hoses on the ground. Fourteen Burlington apparatus were on the scene battling the blaze.

Full-time Burlington firefighters have been called in on overtime to assist. Burlington fire department requested all volunteer firefighters respond to their halls.

The fire is reportedly in the warehouse, located at 4480 Paletta Crt.

Heavy smoke from the inferno could be seen billowing from the building from afar. The roof partially collapsed.

Stiff cold winds took the smoke in an easterly direction.

Appleby Line was closed between the QEW and Harvester Road but traffic continued in both directions on the QEW.

Police advised residents in the area to make sure their windows were closed.

Witness Nathan Canning said he was on Hwy. 407 and could see the smoke from 2-3 km away.

"This thing is surreal. With the consistent winds it's going to make it hard to fight," said Canning.

Watch Insidehalton.com for updates.

PALETTA FIRE: Everyone in building accounted for, says City

NewsDec 06, 2017Burlington Post

All occupants of the Paletta International building engulfed by fire Wednesday afternoon got out safety, the City of Burlington reports.

"We are pleased that everyone in the building is accounted for," said the City is media release. "The Burlington Fire Department is grateful to our neighbouring fire departments for helping to respond."

Hamilton Fire sent two ladder trucks to assist Burlington emergency services, which are still on the scene of the raging fire at Paletta International's Tender Choice Foods near Appleby Line and South Service Road.

There were already two aerial firetrucks on the scene, one from the Oakville fire department, as well as multiple hoses on the ground. Fourteen Burlington apparatus were on the scene battling the blaze.

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Full-time Burlington firefighters have been called in on overtime to assist. Burlington fire department requested all volunteer firefighters respond to their halls.

The fire is reportedly in the warehouse, located at 4480 Paletta Crt.

Heavy smoke from the inferno could be seen billowing from the building from afar. The roof partially collapsed.

Stiff cold winds took the smoke in an easterly direction.

Appleby Line was closed between the QEW and Harvester Road but traffic continued in both directions on the QEW.

Police advised residents in the area to make sure their windows were closed.

Witness Nathan Canning said he was on Hwy. 407 and could see the smoke from 2-3 km away.

"This thing is surreal. With the consistent winds it's going to make it hard to fight," said Canning.

Watch Insidehalton.com for updates.

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PALETTA FIRE: Everyone in building accounted for, says City

NewsDec 06, 2017Burlington Post

All occupants of the Paletta International building engulfed by fire Wednesday afternoon got out safety, the City of Burlington reports.

"We are pleased that everyone in the building is accounted for," said the City is media release. "The Burlington Fire Department is grateful to our neighbouring fire departments for helping to respond."

Hamilton Fire sent two ladder trucks to assist Burlington emergency services, which are still on the scene of the raging fire at Paletta International's Tender Choice Foods near Appleby Line and South Service Road.

There were already two aerial firetrucks on the scene, one from the Oakville fire department, as well as multiple hoses on the ground. Fourteen Burlington apparatus were on the scene battling the blaze.